Elouyou rewarding young trainer for patient approach
Flemington trainer Scott Cameron has taken his time with Elouyou and can be rewarded with another win in the last race at Caulfield on Saturday.
Flemington trainer Scott Cameron has taken his time with Elouyou and can be rewarded with another win in the last race at Caulfield on Saturday.
The Group 2 PB Lawrence will likely be run at a strong tempo which will play into the hands of iron horse Munhamek.
Gilbert Gardiner presents his $200 betting strategy for Caulfield on Saturday, featuring his best bets – including a $10 each-way special – and quaddie selections.
An SA filly with a strong record at Caulfield can win the Quezette Stakes on Saturday, while a Danny O’Brien mare can maintain her winning start to the prep.
Senior News Corp racing writer Ben Dorries chews the fat with seven-time Melbourne Cup winner and businessman Lloyd Williams who gives his take on a host of fascinating issues.
Trainer Jerome Hunter knows he has a spring carnival contender but is concerned Wonder Boy could find the Vain Stakes trip at Caulfield a touch too short.
Pinstriped can go one better than last year’s fighting second to Mr Brightside when he returns to Caulfield for Saturday’s Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes.
Expressiveness was narrowly beaten in a New Zealand Group 1 race two starts back but will debut for the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr stable at Caulfield on Saturday.
Tommy Berry was in debilitating pain which forced him to forgo winning rides on Wednesday and will see a specialist and undergo treatment on his shoulder in a bid to ride at Rosehill on Saturday.
“Woke” isn’t a term that is generally compatible with racing but Pakenham trainer Phillip Stokes wouldn’t mind if All Woke prevails in Saturday’s Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.
Jockey Ben Allen says Pinstriped has returned stronger and a wet track will be perfect for him in the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes on Saturday.
Mid-North Coast legend Neil Godbolt is keen to do his bit to help salute and honour his old boss and friend, the late Ivan Livermore, at Taree.
Mid-North Coast legend Neil Godbolt is keen to do his bit to help salute and honour his old boss and friend, the late Ivan Livermore, at Taree.
Stradbroke Handicap winner Stefi Magnetica’s primary spring carnival goal is the $10m Golden Eagle but the $20m The Everest is also on the table.
Bella Nipotina is close to securing a slot in The Everest as owner Michael Christian revealed the star mare could head overseas for her swan song.
Group 1 winner Tom Kitten has undergone the ‘ultimate gear change’ and can kick off his campaign on a winning note. Get Shayne’s tips and inside mail for the 10-race card.
A field of eight contenders have been revealed for the $200,000 Rosebud this Saturday and John Thompson is hopeful his unbeaten colt can make a name for himself.
Rejuvenated galloper Gentleman Roy can earn a crack at stablemate Mr Brightside with a big run in the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes on Saturday.
A Mitchell Freedman-trained galloper has a great chance to turn to winning ways in the last race while a $19 chance could surprise first-up at Thursday’s Terang meeting.
Co-trainer Michael Hawkes says the future is bright with smart colt Theblade following his excellent debut victory at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday.
Following two unlucky runs, the John Thompson-trained Zouripper was impressive in winning his maiden last start and can go on and make it back-to-back wins.
Following two unlucky runs, the John Thompson-trained Zouripper was impressive in winning his maiden last start and can go on and make it back-to-back wins.
Champion trotter Just Believe’s return has been fast-tracked after a race at Melton was light on for numbers.
Queensland weapon Astapor is in Sydney to take on the big guns on Saturday and the man who knows the colt best is convinced he will make an impression.
Untimely wet weather could impact another Caulfield meeting just as the “battered” track was showing signs of improvement.
The Map will return to Flemington for Melbourne Cup Day, but her trainers have to work out how to get there.
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby could end a four-year absence from Melbourne spring carnival features after the release of Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate nominations. SEE THE FULL LISTS
Jockey John Allen can help developing import Muktamil break through for a win for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young at Thursday’s Ballarat meeting.
Kiwi raider Legarto couldn’t have been more impressive in her first trial in the lead-up to her new campaign, with Ken Kelso throwing in a nomination for a key Spring Carnival feature.
Ciaron Maher is giving serious thought to running the Melbourne Cup favourite in all three spring majors this year.
Michael Cahill is usually content riding at his home track on the Gold Coast, but he’ll make a rare trip north to ride in the Mackay Cup on Saturday.
Catch A Wave is one of Australasia’s best pacers, but trainer Andy Gath knows him well enough to tread warily ahead of his first-up run at Melton on Saturday night.
Much Much Better was a narrow runner-up last weekend and will attempt to go one better in the Group 2 Missile Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Gai Waterhouse says a Melbourne Group 1 sprint would make the perfect audition for The Everest for Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot.
The last race of Wednesday’s Sandown Lakeside meeting should bring a big result for a Patrick Payne-trained runner while an $18 chance could improve sharply.
On a star-studded morning of trials in Sydney, Godolphon trainer James Cummings was excited about three of his leading spring contenders.
Melbourne’s biggest racing rivalry took another step towards resuming in the Memsie Stakes after Mr Brightside and Pride Of Jenni had jumpouts on Monday.
Former jockey Chris Munce says there is an easy solution that could have racing return to Queensland’s premier track sooner rather than later without costing a single cent.
Trainer Peter Moody discusses spring carnival plans and targets for the stable’s star horses including I Wish I Win, Chain Of Lightning and Autumn Angel.
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie is set to notch another win with a noted first-up performer at Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting.
Trainers Peter Snowden and Kris Lees discuss spring carnival plans and targets for their star horses.
The man who helped shape Zac Purton into the champion jockey he is today says racing isn’t what it used to be, but has no regrets about his 50-year career in the sport.
Racing Victoria has announced a line-up of five stars are in line to secure the Victorian Racehorse of the Year title on Saturday night.
A number of mitigation works will begin this week at Eagle Farm to get racing back at the state’s premier facility by next month after all parties finally agreed on a way forward.
A resounding group 1 triumph has seen hugely talented French galloper Lazzat be earmarked as a contender for the $10 million Golden Eagle.
Trainer Reece Goodwin could be entering the most important stage of his career as he prepares $50,000 purchase Lovelycut towards a potential Group 1 preparation this spring carnival.
Godolphin sprinter Contemporary was headed for the paddock but trainer James Cummings could give him one more start this campaign with the Missile Stakes looming large.
Sonja Logan has been to hell and back in the last 12 months, but the brave jockey can put an exclamation point on a fairytale Top End carnival by scoring Monday’s Darwin Cup.
Leading apprentice Celine Gaudray will partner with 2022 Darwin Cup winner Playoffs in the feature event on Monday.
Melbourne Racing Club is in a race against the clock to renovate jockeys’ rooms at Caulfield before the spring carnival.
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